Repurposed File Cabinet Drawers

The hubs measured the area around the drawers where he would place the trim.

Repurposed file cabinet drawers. Turn the filing cabinet over and drill four holes for the legs. On the ends he used a 45 degree angle cut to form the rounded corners. Now if you don t have old drawers from a dresser that s just collecting dust in your attic i m sure you can find some at yard sales or flea markets.

Dec 14 2019 bring on the metal filing cabinets. Simply prop the plank between two vertical filing cabinets of the same height and secure. Now i think i will try finding some contact paper that i like for the drawers.

Ask an associate for a paint recommendation to use on a metal file cabinet if you re unsure. Combine filing cabinets and a plank of wood for an easy storage savvy desk idea. 1 most scrap metal dealers will take file cabinets so at least you can can get alittle money back probably enough to pay your gas.

File cabinet duh painter s tape 2 inch paint brush small paintbrush black acrylic paint i used a small tube of acrylic black paint made by golden and an all surface enamel acrylic paint mine is from sherwin williams. Whatever type of lock your cabinet might have you ll be able to find a replacement lock for it. The big box stores sell replacement locks for desk drawers file drawers mailboxes etc.

I too have to two different sized file cabinets just like yours and realized that the scrapbook paper wouldn t fit the larger sized drawers. After doing this post i am so sorry i gave my file cabinets away. I am about to do my file cabinets and i bought paint for the sides and top and scrapbook paper for the drawers.

Diy planter using cabinet doors transform four cabinet doors into a resourceful planter which you can display in your porch or patio. Use the epoxy glue to add the legs to the base of the filing cabinet. He cut four 4 pieces two long pieces for the vertical sides and two short pieces for the horizontal sides.